nounπShareThe act or result of stirring (moving around the particles of a liquid etc.)"Can you give the soup a little stir?"actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAgitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements."The morning stir at the school bus stop was loud and chaotic. "actionsoundeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePublic disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar."The recent student stir at the high school about the new dress code caused a lot of discussion. "politicsgovernmentsocietyactioneventstatelawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAgitation of thoughts; conflicting passions."The stir of conflicting feelings about the upcoming exam kept her awake all night. "mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incite to action"The teacher's passionate speech stirred the students to participate more actively in class discussions. "actionpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate."She stirred the pudding with a spoon."actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo agitate the content of (a container), by passing something through it."The chef stirred the soup with a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients evenly. "actionutensilfooddrinkprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring into debate; to agitate; to moot."The teacher stirred the debate about whether homework should be optional. "politicscommunicationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change the place of in any manner; to move."The dog stirred the leaves in the garden with its nose. "actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move; to change oneβs position."The cat stirred in its sleep, then stretched and yawned. "actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy oneself."The market was stirring with activity as people rushed to buy fresh produce. "actionenergyworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become the object of notice; to be on foot."The new student stirred a lot of interest in the class after her impressive presentation. "actionbeingeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rise, or be up and about, in the morning."The children stirred early in the morning to get ready for school. "timeactionbeingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareJail; prison."The local stir is overcrowded, leading to long waiting lists for inmates. "policelawbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading